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State Instrument Image Date & Citation Arkansas: Fiddle: 1985 [1] Hawaii: Ukulele (ʻauana/contemporary musical instrument) 2015 [2] Pahu (kahiko/traditional musical instrument) Kentucky: Appalachian dulcimer: 2001 [3] "Mighty Wurlitzer" organ (theater pipe organ) 2005 [4] Louisiana: Cajun accordion: 1990 [5] Missouri: Fiddle: 1987 [6] New ...
Louisiana sugar cane jelly: LL 170.8, 2003 Mammal: Louisiana black bear (Ursus americanus luteolus) LL 161.1, 1992 Meat pie: Natchitoches meat pie: LL 170.9, 2003 Motto "Union, justice and confidence" LL 151, 1902 Musical instrument: Diatonic accordion, also known as the Cajun accordion LL 155.3, 1990 Reptile: American alligator (Alligator ...
The music of Louisiana can be divided into three general regions: rural south Louisiana, home to Creole Zydeco and Old French (now known as cajun music), New Orleans, and north Louisiana. The region in and around Greater New Orleans has a unique musical heritage tied to Dixieland jazz, blues , and Afro-Caribbean rhythms.
Vernacular music among Louisiana Creole people combined African, French, Spanish, and Anglo-American influences. During the 19th century, this was expressed as a cappella juré music. After the Civil War, sharecroppers were able to purchase instruments and hold house parties. The music that developed into the early 20th century was called la la ...
Software developers in the state of Louisiana bring in (on average) $128,980, while Information Security Analysts make approximately $120K a year. Computer Network Architects in the state make ...
The Lady Tiger program began in August 1978. The LSU Lady Tigers track and field program is the premier women's track and field program in the NCAA, winning more NCAA championships than any other school in history.
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Following the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the area that would later comprise the State of Louisiana was established as the Territory of Orleans. President Thomas Jefferson appointed William C. C. Claiborne as governor and he was authorized by the territory's legislative council to design an official government seal. He produced a seal depicting ...